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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.75, 3,801.21 and 1,635.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.75, 3,801.21 and 1,635.90 is: 2,256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.75 : 3,801.21 = 1,635.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.75/3,801.21 = 1,635.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.75x = 3,801.21 × 1,635.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.75x = 6,218,399.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,218,399.44/2,755.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.52

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